Empty Chamber Indicators

[oldkat69]

 My kids got them with their paintball markers.  Looks like a good idea for indoor ranges.

  What do you call a person with a gun lock?

   Victim.  attributed to G. Gordon Liddy

[m25operator]

We were required to use them in U.S. Service rifle and NRA Highpower rifle competition. I like them.

[philw]

cool



a couple of the guys got them that went over last year to the NRA National Cowboy Lever Action match


https://nrahq.org/compete/silh-natpdf/sil-cla003-09.pdf   have a look who came 1st 

https://nrahq.org/compete/silh-natpdf/sil-cla007-09.pdf   and 3rd

and 2nd in the team event  https://nrahq.org/compete/silh-natpdf/sil-cla008-09.pdf   

I just had to add that    


I have no issue with them   especially with our rage set up  as all the shooting lines are under cover and can be a little dark  to see the rifles   also we get a lot of guests at the range   having a shot while we are having a match so it is easier and quicker to check the firearms in they are in.   


I just hope the gov don't make it a ruling and leave it to the individual clubs 

[twyacht]

The outdoor rifle ranges that are on State/County property require and furnish them. Nothing wrong with them, safety is safety.
When the line goes cold, and folks are walking downrange to change/check targets, it is a good visual indicator for the R.O.

The private range does not use or require them. They do require actions open, no mags, made safe, and are confirmed by the R.O.

Revolvers must be unloaded and left open.

For larger ranges, with more than one R.O. it is a good thing to have. IMHO

[SwoopSJ]

My home range doesn't require the use of empty chamber indicators, nor have I ever seen them in use.  Honestly, we have no range officers, which would be costly due to sheer size of complex, nor are their safety rules posted except for those governing target placement.  I must also say that, to my knowledge, there has never been a firearm related accident of any kind there.  It makes me think of all the "must have" child-proof products which we, amazingly enough, survived without as kids.  I guess we're just a little smarter, here in Kentucky.     Seriously though, I think they are a good idea, but nothing replaces common uncommon sense.

Swoop

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[bjtraz]

I volunteer at a Missouri Department of Conservation range, and they only require that the guns , and especially, the chambers be empty. Actions are to be locked open, but when that is not possible, they have these empty chamber flags available. They are a good idea for this use, but I could see their use in other situations, also. Beware, though, they will melt if inserted in a hot chamber. I've never seen them melted to the gun, but many were deformed from the hot guns.

Brian

[ericire12]

Why the hell was Obama not required to have one of those stuck in his ear during the campaign?

[tombogan03884]

He was, but the vacuum kept sucking them into his head.

[fightingquaker13]

I am all in favor for outdoor ranges where you you walk to get your targets when the range is declared cold. Everyone screws up. My dad, a vet, and I went to the range yesterday. On a "cold range" I had to remind him to clear his chamber. It was full. This a 72 year old guy that has been shooting since he was five. Just a brain fart and perfectly harmless, but just like good locks keep honest people honest, this stuff makes sure safe shooters stay safe. I think its a good idea for any public range to to use these, a reminder of the basics never hurt anyone.
FQ13